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Rhinology, Nasal Obstruction, and Sinusitis
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1. A patient complains of fatigue, low-grade fever, purulent rhinorrhea,
and headache that resolves within seven days. The most likely diagno-
sis is a ______________________.
2. A patient had a typical cold that did not resolve in 10 days and has
now had fatigue, purulent rhinorrhea, low-grade fever, and headache
for three weeks. The most likely diagnosis is________.
3. Another patient has similar symptoms for more than three months.
This patient has ____________.
4. A common cause of nasal obstruction that is easily corrected by sur-
gery is a _________.
5. Triad asthma (Samter’s triad) consists of asthma, nasal polyposis, and
____________.
6. Unilateral nasal polyps can either be caused by or be a manifestation
of a _________________, and therefore warrant referral to an otolar-
yngologist.
7. Any patient with symptoms of sinusitis and ____________ should be
referred to an otolaryngologist immediately.
8. Patients should see an otolaryngologist if they have ____ episodes of
sinusitis per year or if they have any ________ of sinusitis.
Answers
1. Common cold
2. Acute rhinosinusitis
3. Chronic rhinosinusitis
4. Deviated septum
5. Aspirin allergy
6. Neoplasm
7. Double vision
8. 3–4, complication